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    VII.

    FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT

    Pools

    • Short-course pools: Measure either 25 yards (22.8 m) or 25 meters (27.3 yd) in length.

    o Only the United States uses 25-yard pools for competition.

    • Long-course pools: Measure 50 meters (54.6 yd) and are used for most major swimming events.

    Lanes

    • Competitive pools generally have 8 lanes (one for each swimmer); recreational or public pools
    often have only 6.
    • Lane Width: Each lane is up to 2.5 meters (8 ft 2 in) wide.
    • Lane Markers: Floating plastic markers separate lanes, reduce turbulence, and help swimmers
    stay on course.
    • Bottom Lines: Each lane has a painted line on the pool bottom as a visual guide for swimmers.
    o At 5 meters before each wall, the line ends in a “T” shape to help swimmers prepare for
    turns or finishes.
    o Backstroke Flags: A line of flags is placed 5 meters from each wall to indicate wall
    proximity.
    o 15-Meter Marks: Used by judges to ensure swimmers don’t exceed 15 meters underwater
    after the start or a turn.

    The Start

    • Crawl, Breaststroke, and Butterfly: Swimmers dive from starting blocks positioned 75 cm (30 in)
    above the water.

    • Backstroke: Swimmers start in the water, holding onto the pool edge and lunging backward.

    Timing Devices

    • Electronic Timing: Records each swimmer’s time; starts with the starter’s horn and stops when
    the swimmer touches the wall’s electronic pad.

    • Backup: Manual timekeepers use stopwatches as a backup.

    • Precision: Timing is recorded to the hundredth of a second.

    Swimmer Equipment

    • Swimsuit: Typically made of Lycra or Spandex, which allows movement while reducing drag.

    • Swim Cap: Covers hair and ears, reducing resistance in the water.

    • Goggles: Protect eyes from pool chemicals, salt, or pollution and improve underwater visibility.

    VIII. SWIMMING EVENTS

    Stroke Events

    • Freestyle: Races in 50m, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, and 1,500m distances.

    • Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Butterfly: Raced at 100m and 200m distances.

    • Individual Medley (IM): Combines all four strokes (Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Freestyle)
    in 200m and 400m races.

    Relay Events

    • Freestyle Relay: 4 × 100m.


    • Medley Relay: 4 × 100m, 4 × 200m (order: Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly, Freestyle).

    • Team Points: Teams may earn points based on individual and relay event performance; the team
    with the most points wins the meet.

    IX. OFFICIATING OFFICIALS AND BASIC RULES

    Officials

    • Meet officials ensure fair and safe competition. Officials include:

    Referee: Oversees all officials, ensures rule compliance, and makes final decisions on disqualifications.

    Starter: Manages swimmers from handover to race start; issues starting commands and signals.

    Clerk of Course: Three Callers: Assist with key tasks:


    Announcing Names: Call out each swimmer’s name.
    Arranging Swimmers by Time: Organize swimmers based on their qualifying times.
    Escorting to Starting Labels: Guide swimmers to the correct starting blocks.
    • Assembly of Swimmers: The clerk assembles all swimmers prior to each event to ensure they are
    ready for the start.
    • Reporting Violations: If any swimmer violates advertising rules or is absent when called, the clerk of
    course reports this to the referee.

    Inspectors of Turn: One inspector per lane, ensuring swimmers follow turning rules and complete turns
    correctly.

    Judges of Stroke: Ensures swimmers follow designated stroke rules and assists inspectors of turns.

    Timekeepers: Use certified watches to record times, starting with the signal and stopping when the
    swimmer finishes.

    Finish Judges: Positioned to monitor finishes, may operate automatic devices.

    Desk Course/Chief Recorder: Verifies and records results.

    The Starter

    The starter oversees the start of each race and ensures swimmers begin correctly. Here are the starting
    procedures based on the event type:

    • Freestyle, Breaststroke, Butterfly, and Individual Medley Starts:


    o Starts with a dive.
    o Long Whistle: Upon hearing the referee's long whistle, swimmers step onto the starting
    platform and remain there.
    o Command ‘Take Your Marks’: Swimmers must take a starting position with at least one
    foot on the platform. Hand position is not specified.
    o Starting Signal: When all swimmers are stationary, the starter gives the starting signal to
    begin the race.
    • Backstroke and Medley Relay Starts:
    o Starts from the water.
    o First Long Whistle: The swimmers should return to the starting position without delay.
    o Starting Signal: Once all swimmers are in position, the starter gives the starting signal to
    commence the race.

    Freestyle: Swimmer may use any stroke, but in IM or medley relay, freestyle excludes backstroke,
    breaststroke, or butterfly.
    Backstroke: Swimmer must start in water; must finish touching the wall while on back.
    Breaststroke: Body must remain on the breast; arms and legs move simultaneously. Elbows stay
    underwater except for the final stroke before turns and finish.
    Butterfly: Swimmer may kick and pull once underwater after the start and each turn but must surface by
    15 meters. Strokes and kicks must be simultaneous.
    Medley Swimming Order: Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Freestyle.

    The Race:
    Lane and Wall Contact: Swimmers must stay in their lane and touch the wall when turning.
    Obstruction: Interference with another swimmer results in disqualification. Intentional obstruction is
    reported to the appropriate authority.

    Timing
    Official times use three certified manual timekeepers if automatic equipment fails. Times are recorded
    to 1/100 of a second.

    DEFINITION OF TERMS

    • Aquatics: Sports performed in water.


    • Aquatic Breathing: Inhaling through the mouth, exhaling through the mouth and/or nose.
    • Beginners: Non-swimmers or those just learning.
    • Buoyancy: Enables bodies to float in water.
    • Breath Holding: Pausing breathing underwater to build endurance.
    • Pull-buoys: Foam floats held between thighs to keep the lower body high.
    • Water-wings: Inflatable floatation devices worn on the upper arms.
    • Kickboards: Boards used to help swimmers practice kicking while keeping upper bodies afloat.
    • Paddles: Boards attached to hands to promote correct arm pull technique.
    • Fins: Worn on feet to improve speed and strengthen body position and power.

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